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Kiewit · 12 hours ago

Transmission Line Engineer - Kiewit Power Delivery Engineering

Lenexa, KS

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Kiewit is a full-service engineering and construction solutions provider operating across North America. They are seeking a skilled Overhead Transmission Engineer to join their Power Delivery team and support a wide range of transmission line projects across the U.S., focusing on the engineering and design of overhead transmission systems.

Building MaterialConstructionIndustrial EngineeringMiningOil and GasTransportation

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Perform detailed engineering and analysis for overhead transmission lines, including structure loading, line routing, conductor selection, insulation coordination, and hardware specification

Develop and review design deliverables such as plan & profile drawings, structure loading trees, foundation loads, bill of materials, and construction packages

Use industry‑standard software (e.g., PLS‑CADD, PLS‑Pole/Tower, SAG10) to model and optimize transmission line designs

Support conceptual and feasibility studies by evaluating routing options, environmental constraints, constructability considerations, and cost impacts

Collaborate with civil, structural, and electrical engineering teams to ensure integrated and constructible designs

Participate in design reviews, quality checks, and risk assessments to ensure safe, reliable, and cost‑effective solutions

Provide engineering support during procurement and construction, including responding to RFIs, reviewing vendor data, and resolving field issues

Qualification

Overhead transmission designPLS-CADDNESC standardsBachelor’s degree in engineeringProblem-solving skillsCollaborative work

Required

Bachelor's degree in electrical, Civil, or Structural Engineering

5-7 years of experience with overhead transmission line design (utility, EPC, or consulting environment)

Familiarity with PLS‑CADD and related transmission design tools

Understanding NESC, ASCE, and utility‑specific design standards

Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment

Interest in supporting projects from early conceptual design through construction

Benefits

Top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents

Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Disability

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Company

Kiewit

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At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too.

Founded in 1884

Omaha, Nebraska, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.kiewit.com

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